I quote a newsletter which the State Department is delivering.

Today is the Emperor's birth day.
It is the precise expression and decision, and very honest for all American people.

Japan’s National Day

02/22/2024 05:00 AM EST

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I extend my congratulations to the people of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor’s 64th birthday.

The people of Japan have no greater friend than America. Our steadfast alliance, now also in its 64th year, continues to serve as the cornerstone of peace and security in the region and, increasingly, around the world. Anchored by our shared values and shared vision, and sustained through strong people-to-people ties, there is little we cannot achieve as we stand together, shoulder-to-shoulder.

May the Reiwa Era continue to bring health and prosperity to the people of Japan.

As addition, at the Japan's National Day, the State Department didn't send any newsletter. It was February 11, 春節 (the new years day and the festival of China) is celebrated at same timing in China, it is called as 旧正月 (the new years day acccording to the old (lunar) calendar and the festival) in Japan. Although why it is February 11 has been not explained, nor anything.

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